In reversal, Trump says House Republicans should vote to release Epstein files
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President Donald Trump said House Republicans should vote to release the files in the Jeffrey Epstein case, a startling reversal after previously fighting the proposal as a growing number of those in his own party supported it.

Lawmakers seeking to force the release of files related to the sex trafficking investigation into Jeffrey Epstein are predicting a big win in the House this week with a “deluge of Republicans” voting for their bill and bucking the GOP leadership and Donald Trump, who for months have disparaged their effort.

The bill would force the Justice Department to release all files and communications related to Epstein, as well as any information about the investigation into his death in federal prison. Information about Epstein’s victims or ongoing federal investigations would be allowed to be redacted.

“There could be 100 or more” votes from Republicans, said Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., among the lawmakers discussing the legislation on Sunday news show appearances. “I’m hoping to get a veto-proof majority on this legislation when it comes up for a vote.”

  • BigMacHole@sopuli.xyz
    31·
    2 days ago

    A VETO Proof Majority to RELEASE the Files of the World’s most PROLIFIC Child Rapist and Sex Trafficker? WHY do Republicans HATE Trump?

    • rayyy@piefed.socialEnglish
      4·
      23 hours ago

      Republicans have been accommodating, shielding, covering and delaying for the old fat orange felon right up until they saw the handwriting on the wall. They would continue if it were possible. They are co-conspirators.

      • kent_eh@lemmy.caEnglish
        2·
        16 hours ago

        right up until they saw the handwriting on the wall.

        That’s it exactly.

        Thwy have realized that this trin is coming whether thwy want it to or not. And they’re choosing to jump on board rather than getting run over.